Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Term-Time Only – SEN School
Salary: £50,000 per annum (DOE & pro-rata)
Hours: Full-time (term time only – 39 weeks/year) 8:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Bagshot, Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent
Qualifications: HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about supporting children with autism?
Looking for term-time only work that fits around your family or lifestyle?
Do you thrive working independently while being connected to a wider clinical network?
Overview:
Compass Associates is proudly supporting a leading independent special education provider to recruit an Occupational Therapist for their specialist SEN school based near Bagshot, Surrey. The school supports children aged 7 to 16 with autism and associated communication, sensory and learning needs, offering a therapeutic, inclusive and child-centred approach.
This is a term-time only position, making it ideal for clinicians seeking better work-life balance and time off during school holidays. You will be the sole OT on-site, supported remotely by a strong network of Occupational Therapists across the wider group, with structured clinical supervision provided.
Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, child-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions
Develop and implement OT programmes to support students’ participation in education and daily life
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and parents to integrate OT into classroom routines
Contribute to EHCPs, goal setting, and therapy reviews
Promote sensory regulation, motor skills development, and functional independence
Participate in CPD and occasional training days (2–3 days per year in summer holidays)
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Experience working with children and/or in SEN school settings
Comfortable working independently with support from a remote network
Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills
Car driver due to limited public transport links
Desirable:
Previous experience working with autism, sensory processing needs, or SEMH
Band 6 level or above
Benefits Include:
OFSTED bonus scheme
Life insurance
Cycle to work scheme & laptop loans
Discounts on cinema, fashion, electronics, travel & groceries
Birthday treats and staff awards
Wellbeing support & employee assistance programme
Optional flu jab
Earn 52 weeks of pay for working 39 weeks per year
Commutable from:
Bagshot, Camberley, Bracknell, Ascot, Woking, Farnborough, Fleet, Staines, Egham, Guildford
Interview Process:
Informal phone call available throughout August
School visits and formal interviews in September
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at Compass Associates: [email protected]
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.
